Friday, November 02, 2007

Spicy Vadas are normal. How about a Sweet Vada?Recipe fromChettinad.Chettinad is famous for its Culture, Heritage, Mansions and of course its Cuisine.Thanks to A, for this Recipe.

Ingredients Needed:1. Urad Dal 1 cup2. Sugar Candy 3/4 cup (Kalkandu) (Rock Sugar)3. Grated Coconut 2 tablespoons (Optional)4. Elaichi POwder5. Pinch of Salt6. Oil to deep fryMethod:1. Soak Urad dal for 30 minutes, wash them and drain excess water.2. Wipe soaked urad dal with a cloth and grind it along with the Sugar candy. (No Need to add water)3. Now add grated Coconut, Elaichi Powder, Salt and Mix well.4. Make small size vadas and deep fry in oil. Note:1. Vada should get immersed in Oil while frying.2. While frying the vada will puff up.3. Never use sugar for this vada.4. If it is watery add 1 or 2 tsps of Maida.5. This vada can be retained for 4 days.